Earlier this summer, the Huntsville personal injury lawyers at Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., proudly sponsored the Rocket City Swim League 2019 City Meet hosted by Rocket City Swim & Dive.
The annual summer swim meet, held at the Huntsville Aquatic Center, hosted 18 swim teams from across the greater Huntsville area. Over the three days of the meet, nearly 1,000 kids participated in diving and swimming events. Congratulations to all the winners of this year’s meet, as well as the team winner, Jones Valley Recreation Association.
Distracted Driving Information
The summer swim meet allows us to raise awareness about distracted driving and the steps we’re taking to keep everyone on the road safer.
Did you know that a quarter of teens say they have responded to a text message at least once every time they drive?
Did you know that a texting driver is 23 times more likely to get into a car accident than a non-texting driver?
Under Alabama law, adults are legally prohibited from writing, sending, or reading a text-based communication while driving. It’s also illegal for drivers to use their phones to program an address into a GPS app or device while in a moving vehicle.
Distracted driving is any activity that could take the driver’s attention away from the road. All these distractions can endanger the driver, the passengers, other vehicles, and innocent bystanders.
The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has found that various types of distractions can cause accidents, including:
- Texting
- Using a cell phone or smartphone
- Eating and drinking
- Talking to passengers
- Grooming
- Reading, including maps
- Using a navigation system
- Watching a video
- Adjusting a radio, CD player or MP3 Player
According to statistics compiled by ALDOT, over 90 percent of highway crashes are caused by driver error, lack of knowledge, inattention, physical or mental condition, improper attitude, or faulty judgment. Drivers who are worried or distracted will have a difficult time focusing on the road.
What Can You Do to Avoid Distracted Driving?
We want you to stay safe while driving. Make sure you follow these tips when you are behind the wheel.
- Put your phone in the back seat to avoid the temptation to text or answer texts when you are behind the wheel.
- If you must use your phone, pull off the road. Then you can focus on your text or phone call and not endanger your passengers or people in other vehicles.
- Avoid reading, applying makeup, watching videos, or using apps.
- Check maps and driving directions before you start the car.
About Morris, King & Hodge, P.C.
Our personal injury attorneys, Harvey B. Morris, Joe A. King, David J. Hodge, and Joseph D. Aiello, have won numerous awards, including Lawyer of the Year for Personal Injury Litigation. They have also been named among the top 100 lawyers in Alabama.
When you hire the attorneys from Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., you know you will be working with some of the most experienced and successful personal injury lawyers in the state. You can feel confident that we will handle your case with the utmost professionalism.
How Can Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., Help Me?
The Huntsville personal injury lawyers at Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., have been fighting for people who have been injured in Alabama since 1966. We’re ready to provide you with an honest and thorough assessment of your case with no cost or obligations on your part.
Have you been injured in an accident with a distracted driver and would like to know more about your rights? Contact our Huntsville car accident lawyers today.
